ITEM |
Description / Details |
| Notes - Comments |
Type of
Digital TV |
DTV: SDTV / EDTV - Are Not HDTV
Integrated HDTV : Built-in HD Receiver
Digital-HDTV-Capable * or (Ready **) |
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* Requires External HD Receiver
** Caution: Ready May NOT be
HDTV Capable |
| Television Technology* |
* CRT / Plasma / LCD / LCoS / DLP
(other) |
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* Critical differences in HDTV display quality |
Display Type
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Direct View - *(25" to 42")
Projection: Rear (RPT) *(43" - 70") Front (FPT)** |
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* Approx. - Less than 25" n/a
** FPT- may need expert install. |
Display Format
Aspect Ratio ** |
Traditional (Analog) = 4:3 / Wide Screen = 16:9
SDTV: 4:3 or 16:9 ; HDTV:16:9 (**) |
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* Monitors display both
** (Width to Height Ratio) |
| Resolution |
SDTV = 480 (i / p) HDTV = 720-p or 1080-I (EDTV = 480-p - Same as high-end SDTV) |
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| Audio |
HDTV Standard = * Dolby Digital "Surround Sound" |
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* Required to enjoy full HDTV |
Connector Ports
Compatible with all components |
* DVI-D / ** HDMI / ***HD-Component (Y/Pb/Pr)
DVD: Use S-Video or DTV-Component (Y/Cr/Cb)
VCR: Use Standard RGB
Audio: Dolby Digital - Digital Coax or Fiber Optic
Audio: Standard (Stereo) - RGB
Extra Front or Side Ports = added convenience |
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* Digital Video Interface
** HD Multimedia Interface
***(Y/Pb/Pr) High Bandwidth for HDTV
Y/Cr/Cb - Non-HDTV
IEEE- 1394 (Firewire);
RGBHV or VGA (HD15) - Computer |
| HDTV Receiver |
aka: Tuner; STB (Set Top Box); Decoder
Can receive *OTA Digital-HDTV Broadcasts? |
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Required for HDTV-Capable Monitor
OTA: Over The Air - Local Broadcasts |
| TV Antenna |
Set-top; Attic/Roof Installed |
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Best antenna for your location |
| Satellite Dish |
May require upgraded or multiple Dish(s) |
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Check with Satellite Provider |
| Personal Preferences |
PIP; Controller Functions; On-Screen Menus; Easy User adjustments |
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Mfg. Options - "Bells & Whistles |
| Additional Items |
Surge Protector * / Video/Audio Cables **
Delivery/Setup *** (What is included?)
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* Caution: Type of protection / Rating
** Quality Connectors & Insulation
*** Larger (Projection) Sets |
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